Easter

This Easter was extra special for our family as we not only celebrated Jesus, but we also celebrated Kenley's 3rd birthday! I still cannot believe my baby girl is 3 years old :( Uncle Jason was here which made the day even more spectacular! Easter morning Kenley woke up to princess balloons at the foot of her bed. We then led her downstairs to explore her Easter basket and hunt for eggs. After we took Jason to the airport we met friends for brunch at The Beach House in Laguna Beach. The restaurant's views were stunning and the food was delicious. I would love to go back for a date night soon. After brunch we went to our friends house for the girls to hunt eggs and play. Later that night we dyed eggs and enjoyed some yummy cake! We had a wonderful day that was filled with joy, love, and celebration!

Waking up to her balloons!

Easter goodies!

She's just too cute for words :)

On the hunt!

She found another egg.

Ken bug and her Uncle Jason! 

Oh how she adores him! 

Love these two more than anything!

Egg hunt #2 

Kenley and her friend Kayley searching for eggs. 

The girls and their eggs. 

We filled the eggs with stamps, princesses figurines, lip gloss, nail polish, etc. 

They loved it! 

Easter cake and birthday cake :)

Coloring eggs.

She couldn't resist...had to enjoy a hard-boiled egg! 

Kenley's 3rd Birthday Party!

Fairy Princess Party...

My wonderful and talented mom made the tutu skirt thats draped over the table!

Love it!

Closer view of the table!

Kenley's ombre cake made by our good friend, Erin.

She's beyond talented! 

Fairy dust and princess wands for the girls!

:)

Table full of tutu's for the little fairies to wear!

Every party needs a bounce house! 

Fun with friends!

Opening presents!

Love this sweet face :)

Blowing out her candles! 

The doll bed we bought Kenley for her birthday! 

Egg Hunt

Eagerly anticipating her turn! 

She just melts my heart! 

She's off!

Quickly gathering eggs.

Checking out all her goodies! 

:) 

She was so excited to slide down the jumbo slide! 

All smiles :)

Kenley and her good friend Addison. 

Yummy, snow cones!

Bubble fun!

Disneyland!

As part of Kenley's Christmas this year we decided to take her to Disneyland. It truly is, for a child, one of the the happiest places on earth! As we entered through the gates to the magical theme park Kenley's little face lit up! It was so much fun watching her experience all the magic Disney has to offer and meet a few characters. Of course, Kenley had to dress up like her favorite princess, Cinderella! I may be slightly partial, but she is the cutest Cinderella I've ever seen :) Unfortunately, the day we went was rainy and cold, however we still had a wonderful time. 

Cinderella and Mommy

Entering into the park!

She loved "it's a small world!"

Amazing

Teacups!

Kenley and Minnie!

We can't leave out Mickey :) 

:)

Of course we had to buy some delicious cotton candy!

Christmas!

This year Christmas was even more exciting as Kenley was eagerly anticipating all of our family traditions and of course Santa.  Kenley was also super excited to celebrate Jesus' birthday! It is important for us as a family for our girls to understand and celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. When talked about Christmas this year Kenley would almost always mention, "baby Jesus." LOVE!

We have for the past few years celebrated Christmas a few weeks early in CA then spent Christmas morning in KS with our families. We had a wonderful Holiday season and are so excited to celebrate next Christmas as a family of four!

Making cookies for Santa!

Super excited

Santa Came

She loves her new doll house from Opa, Nana, and Uncle Jason!

Checking out her stocking goodies!

Tearing into her gifts

:)

The doll house was by far her favorite gift

Baby # 2!

We're pregnant...

 Yes, this post comes very late in my pregnancy as we're now 23 weeks pregnant, and everyone already knows. However, in all fairness I was extremely sick for the first 16 weeks, and I'm finally feeling like myself again. At around 12 weeks, I started feeling better during the daytime, however nights were still very difficult. I only got sick about 4 times, however I was in a constant state of nausea. I had HORRIBLE heartburn, headaches, cramping, and like most pregnancies I was beyond exhausted. I assumed that my second pregnancy was going to be very similar to my first, which was not the case. I literally didn't have any pregnancy symptoms while pregnant with Kenley, not even cravings! Now that I'm feeling so much better I can really begin to enjoy my pregnancy!

It's a Girl...

 I know I've already shared this as well. I'm overly thrilled that we're having another little girl enter our blessed lives! Our diagnostic doctor originally told us at 12 weeks that it appeared as though we were having a little boy. She said 75% chance we were going to have a little boy. She did tell us though that it could be the umbilical cord. I was almost certain we were having a boy since my pregnancy symptoms were so different than my first pregnancy. When we went back in at 20 weeks the doctor asked, "now what did I tell you that sex was?" I said, "75% chance a boy!" She said, "It's actually a GIRL!" I must admit I was quite excited, as I so wanted Kenley to have a sister. I think Blaine was in a little shock at first, however he is beyond ecstatic as well. 

Cheers to a continued life wrapped in PINK! 

Halloween

This Halloween Kenley dressed up as Cinderella! She is totally into princesses and has already decided she wants to be Rapunzel next Halloween. Blaine and I met up with all the other parents at the daycare Kenley attends to take the kids trick-or-treating around Miss Lynette's (Daycare provider) neighborhood. It was so much fun watching the kids together. After we finished gathering massive amounts of candy in this neighborhood we headed home where I handed out candy to our neighborhood children. I absolutely love seeing all the costumes and the smiles on the little kids faces! Blaine took Kenley around our neighborhood with some of the other children on the block. By this time, I was barely alive as it was still early on in my pregnancy so I was fine with handing out candy.

Kenley and her good friend, Addison!

Trying to get a decent picture of all the kids.

Such big kids now!

Kenley and Kaydee! 

It's hard to believe they're 2 weeks apart in age. 

Pouting :)